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GR04 JAR

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,897 mi
Last recorded116,897 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 116,897 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 116,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 108,976 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 108,976 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 102,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 102,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 91,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 85,429 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring the view of certain components.

Fail 13 May 2022 85,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring the view of certain components.

Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 15 May 2020 69,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,686 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,263 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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GR04 JAR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 61,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR04 JAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GR04 JAR registered?

GR04 JAR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2014.

Is GR04 JAR safe to buy?

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